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South Coast Botanic Garden [Map]
South Coast C&SS monthly meeting – June 2023
PRESENTER FOR JUNE: Ron Kaufmann “Life on the Rocks: The world of Rupicolous Orchids”
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Mini-Show Succulent June 2023: Cissus, Cyphostemma
Cissus is one of the largest genera of succulents, and one of the weirdest. Cyphostemma is a member of the Vitaceae or grape family.
Mini-Show Cactus June 2023: Opuntia, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia, Tephrocactus
Four genera from the subfamily Opuntioideae, all from the Americas.
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We Aim To:
- Promote education and cooperation among hobbyists and others interested in the study, culture, and propagation of succulent plants, including cacti.
- Support the activities of organizations whose goals include the conservation of cacti and succulents in their native habitats.
- Learn facts, make friends, have fun!
Latest News
2022 Holiday Party
The 2022 Holiday Party was well-attended (about 40 people) and marked 50 years of the South Coast C&SS.
Final Mini-Show Standings 2022
The final Mini-Show points totals for the year 2022.
2022 Annual Plant
Mini-Show
Cactus of the Month
Mini-Show Cactus June 2023: Opuntia, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia, Tephrocactus
Four genera from the subfamily Opuntioideae, all from the Americas.
Succulent of the Month
Mini-Show Succulent June 2023: Cissus, Cyphostemma
Cissus is one of the largest genera of succulents, and one of the weirdest. Cyphostemma is a member of the Vitaceae or grape family.